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Johns Creek finishes cricket pitch, but play must wait

Johns Creek has completed a cricket pitch it says is the only one of its kind in the Southeast. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK
Johns Creek has completed a cricket pitch it says is the only one of its kind in the Southeast. CITY OF JOHNS CREEK
By David Ibata
April 20, 2020

Johns Creek has announced that its one-of-a-kind cricket pitch has been completed on Field 2 at Shakerag Park.

"The synthetic turf cricket pitch is 1,200 square feet, and it's the only one of its kind in the Southeast offered by a recreation and parks department," the city said in a Facebook posting.

The pitch at Shakerag Park, 10945 Rogers Circle, is next to three cricket batting cages unveiled last June by the Johns Creek Recreation & Parks Division. The pitch is not yet available for use, however, as all park athletic fields are closed due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Information: https://bit.ly/3bdOYAK

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